Stopping in to say hi --I'm so glad you and H are in reconnection.
I can identify with your labor story. Once the fear is gone, or at least reduced, it's much easier to relax and accomplish something.
My boys, too, like when I do the homemaking. This past year I have deliberately pulled back from some of that in order to coach them in their own homemaking skills. All four are becoming competent cooks, which frees up more of my time.
I find myself getting into the habit of asking myself, If I didn't have anyone else to worry about, what would I be doing?
Is there something about that real estate test/job that's frightening you and making you unrelaxed?